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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.74, 3,754.92 and 1,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.74, 3,754.92 and 1,833 is: 2,531.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.74 : 3,754.92 = 1,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.74/3,754.92 = 1,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.74x = 3,754.92 × 1,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.74x = 6,882,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,882,768.36/2,718.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.61

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